Brendan Simms Discusses Great Power Shifts and Tech's Role on The Remnant
Historian Brendan Simms joins Jonah Goldberg to talk about his new book, which links the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s prospects, and technology-driven cultural change.
In a recent episode of The Remnant, Jonah Goldberg interviews Cambridge historian Brendan Simms about his book, "The Return of the Great Powers." Simms contends that the Russia-Ukraine war has catalyzed a Western strategic response and that a Russian loss would jeopardize China’s ambitions. He also explores how advances in technology are accelerating cultural transformation worldwide.
The dialogue includes Simms’ characterization of President Trump as resembling a mob boss, and references his earlier scholarship on Adolf Hitler. Goldberg steers the talk toward the broader implications for international relations and future power dynamics. Listeners are invited to access additional Dispatch content through a subscription model.
Why it matters
The interview offers insight into how scholars view current geopolitical tensions and the impact of technology on global power balances.
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